If you're after a new drone for yourself, or as a gift, then now is the the time to start looking. Whether you are a newbie or a seasoned flyer, we are already spotting some decent early Black Friday drone deals. We'll be keeping our eyes open to find you the best discounts up to Cyber Monday and beyond – so keep checking back to see if we have spotted anything new. For the moment, here are our favorite drone deals in the US and the UK...
- Updated November 25: Updated prices and checked stock on all products, and new deals added.
Black Friday drone deals in USA
🇺🇸 Top US retailers:
Amazon: Cheap prices on camera gear
DJI: up to 30% off DJI drones and accessories
Adorama: Big discounts on cameras and tech
Walmart: DSLR, Mirrorless & action cameras
B&H Photo Video: Deals on camera brands
Best Buy: Save on TVs, laptops, appliances
New for 2024, the DJI Neo is safe for the kids and smart enough to follow people around without being told what to do with a remote control. Don't worry though; you can buy a remote (though you don't get it with the $199 edition). That means, when you're ready, you can still do the whole old-school drone piloting if you like! (And you already know what the next gift request will be!)
Save $110 Pick up this older FPV model with a decent discount (although you will also have to budget for goggles to get you set up for first-person flying).
Save $540 A record-setting discount on this first-person view - but this kit comes with the newer DJI Goggles V2, as well as the RC Motion 2 controller.
Save $43.99 using on-page 30% voucher Get into FPV drone flight with this entry-level model from Holy Stone suitable for beginners and kids. With 1080p footage and an included control and carry case, you have all you need to take to the skies. Apply the on-page 30%-off voucher to get this price. Discounted price shown during checkout
Save $70 The Atom SE drone dispenses with a mechanical gimbal and stabilizes the camera using digital stabilization (like a GoPro-style camera), but it's surprisingly effective (see our Atom SE review), and the software and hardware are surprisingly high standard.
Save $100 This drone comes with high-end features including 4K video capture, GPS and a three-axis gimbal for stable footage. This Fly More Combo adds a carry case and a parallel charger that can charge three batteries at once, meaning your drone need never be out of the sky for long.
Black Friday drone deals in UK
🇬🇧 Top UK stores
DJI: Exclusive gift with DJI Air 3
Amazon: Cheap prices on drone gear
John Lewis: The best for electrical deals
Jessops: Deals from an iconic camera store
Park Cameras: DJI and Autel drone specialists
Wex Photo Video: Great deals on the latest drones and accessories
Very: Deals on DJI, Ryze, and Red5 drones
Clifton Cameras: Deals on DJI and Autel drones
DJI Tello Ryze | £99
Buy at Argos This is the perfect drone for kids or total beginners who want to see what flying and using a drone is like with very little cash down to get involved.
DJI Mini 4K | was £269 | now £209
Save £80 at Amazon The basic kit version of the Mini 4K gets you this amazingly-priced camera drone with the controller and one battery.
DJI Mini 3 | was £339 | now £295
Save £44 at DJI The Mini 3 is a 4K drone which (if you can steer it around trees yourself) produces excellent video through its 3-axis gimbal, and DJI is really slashing prices ahead of Black Friday!
DJI Mini 4K Fly More | was £399 | now £319
Save £80 at Park Cameras This brilliant lightweight drone, capable of capturing 4K video, is here supplied in a Fly More bundle, with a total of three batteries (90 minutes of flight), a charging hub, robust controller, and a quality bag.
Holy Stone HS440 Foldable FPV drone | was £89.99 | now £50.39
Save £39.60 at Amazon with 30% voucher Get into FPV drone flight with this entry-level model from Holy Stone suitable for beginners and kids. With 1080p footage and an included control and carry case, you have all you need to take to the skies. Apply the on-page 30% off voucher to get this price. Discounted price displayed during checkout
Holy Stone HS720E 4K drone | was £249.99 | now £192.49
Save £57.50 at Amazon with voucher This drone is perfect for beginners looking to get into aerial photography and video on the cheap. With a 42-minute flight time, this is an ideal drone to get anyone started in their drone career. Apply the £20 on-page voucher to get this price. Discounted price displayed during checkout
Potensic Atom SE | was £279.99 | now £236.99
Save £43 at Amazon The Atom SE drone dispenses with a mechanical gimbal and stabilizes the camera using digital stabilization (like a GoPro-style camera), but it's surprisingly effective (see our Atom SE review), and the software and hardware are both of a high standard.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday FAQs
What is Black Friday?
The modern meaning of Black Friday began in the US during the 1970s, denoting the Friday after Thanksgiving, which marks the beginning of the busy Christmas shopping season. More retailers started to use Black Friday to launch sales, with some dramatic discounts available to savvy shoppers. In the last 10 years or so, Black Friday has spread beyond the US to become a near-global phenomenon.
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Even with other promotions and sales during the year, such as Amazon Prime Day, the weeks leading into Black Friday and the weekend itself are always a great time to find the best bargains.
When is Black Friday 2024?
This year, the official Black Friday weekend takes place from Friday 29 November through to Monday 2 December 2024 (Cyber Monday), and that's when we expect to see the bulk of the best camera deals. However, there will be some great offers available before and after this weekend – which we will be monitoring from now through to the New Year.
What is Cyber Monday?
Cyber Monday is a later invention that brings attention to exclusively online deals. This year it falls on Monday December 2.
When do the best Black Friday deals begin?
They’ve already started! Our Black Friday Deal Guides detail the amazing camera, lens and photo accessory deals that are available right now. We will keep adding to the list when we see notable discounts.
How do I know it’s a great deal? Some of the discounts you show aren’t that big
While some of the deals we find can discount by 40 or 50%, others are much smaller. That’s because the product has recently been on sale at a low price – it’s just that, right now, it’s even lower!
Our deals experts monitor prices across a wide range of products throughout the year, so you can be confident that if we mention it here, it’s a good deal.
Should I buy now or wait for a better price nearer Black Friday?
If you like the deal that’s available now, we’d usually recommend going ahead and buying. While it’s always possible that the price can drop further, there are no guarantees – and you could find that popular items are sold out before you get your chance.